U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Esther Viola Tucker Greene
Nov 16, 2001
There were two things retired teacher Esther Viola Tucker Greene wanted everybody to have: faith and an education, said her daughter, Shelley V. Greene of Richmond.
"She was always encouraging everyone to get an education and learn as much as they could, to never stop learning," Greene said.
Mrs. Greene, who spent 33 years teaching, first in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and then in the Richmond Public Schools, died of cancer Tuesday in a local hospital.
She was 63 and lived in Richmond.
A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2800 Third Ave. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Coming from a tradition of aunts and sisters who were educators, Mrs. Greene graduated from playing school to teaching school. The Richmond native was a 1953 graduate of Armstrong High School and earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Virginia Union University.
She also did graduate study at Boston University and the University of California.
In 1958, she began teaching in Chesterfield County, at Midlothian Elementary School. She later went to the Richmond schools. She taught at Baker and Albert P. Norrell elementary schools, where she taught fourth and fifth grades, and Mosby Middle School, where she retired as a sixth-grade teacher in 1991.
"The subject she liked the most was reading," her daughter said. "She encouraged everyone to read for personal satisfaction. She liked to read about current events."
Having grown up on Navy Hill, she enjoyed working on the committee that organized the annual Navy Hill Reunion and wrote the lyrics of the Navy Hill Song.
Mrs. Greene was baptized when she was 7 years old at Fifth Street Baptist Church, where she was a member for most of her life. She was active at church with the Girl Scouts and served as director of the Youth Choir and Handbell Choir, a Sunday school teacher in the kindergarten department, as secretary and corresponding secretary of the Deaconess Board and as a member of many church Anniversary committees, the JOY organization and the Board of Christian Education.
She sang alto in the sanctuary choir for 45 years and was a member of the Tuesday Bible Class and the Federated Missionary Circle 6.
Mrs. Greene served as second vice president of the National Association of University Women. She was a member of the Henrico Chapter 78 of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, where she was tamias, chaplain and chairman of several committees.
She was married for 29 years to Percy B. Greene, who died in 1993.
Survivors besides her daughter include two sisters, Barbara Lee of Richmond and Mary George of Washington.
BOOKER
Craig L. "Goochie" Booker, 18, of Richmond, died May 8, 2001. He is survived by his mother, Mary K. Booker; father, George Simms of Charlottesville, Va.; stepfather, Major T. Macklin Jr.; one sister, Cindy M. Booker; two brothers, George Booker Jr. and Calvin L. Booker of Richmond; grandfather, James A. Booker of Buckingham, Va.; 10 aunts, six uncles, one great-aunt, two nieces, two nephews, a host of cousins and friends; one devoted friend, Marquis Macklin. Remains rest at the Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where services will be held Monday at 12 noon. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
BRYANT
Dorothy Belvin Bryant, age 74, departed this life on Tuesday, May 8, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Bryant; one daughter, Patricia Ann Bryant of Richmond; one brother, Thomas Edward Belvin and sister-in-law, May of Williamsburg; and six nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at Westhampton Baptist Church. A reception immediately to follow in the church fellowship hall. The family will not be receiving flowers. As Mrs. Bryant was a lifelong animal lover, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Henrico Humane Society, P.O. Box 28014, Richmond, Va. 23228; or to the Westhampton Baptist Church, 6112 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 23226.
CHAFFMAN
Willie B. Chaffman, 81, of Glen Allen, died Thursday, May 10, 2001. He is survived by one son, Phillip G. Chaffman; two daughters, Judith C. Mundy and Karen Ann Steger; seven granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, four great-grandsons; and a devoted friend, Beatrice Fisher. Mr. Chaffman was an Army veteran of WWII, a life member of VFW Post No. 6364 and Electrical Union Local No. 666. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive freinds 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 14. Interment Forest Lawn Cemtery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad.
DAVIS
Sylvia B. Davis of Richmond, widow of Harry S. Davis, died May 11, 2001. She is survived by her son, Stuart L. Davis; brother, Jerome
Brown and his wife, Mildred of Lauderdale, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held 12 Noon Tuesday at the Hebrew Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beth Shalom Woods or your favorite charity.
DODSON
Mary Archer (Molly) Talcott Dodson, age 84, of Roanoke, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, August 11, 1916, the only child of George Russell Talcott and Liesa Bolling Archer Talcott. Her earliest education was received in the Randolph Talcott School and St. Catherine's School in Richmond. Following her graduation from St. Catherine's, she attended Sweet Briar College, receiving her B.A. degree in 1938. Forty-five years later, in 1983, she was awarded her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree from Hollins College. She was married to E. Griffith Dodson Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia, October 26, 1940. She is survived by three children, Dr. Archer Dodson Heinzen of Alexandria, Va., Harriotte Dodson McDannald of Perry, Ga., and E. Griffith Dodson III of Coatsville, Pa. She was one of four Mary Archers in her family, all first cousins named for their mutual grandmother, Mary McIlwaine Archer. The cousins are Mary Archer Randolph Boyd, the late Mary Bell Archer Mapp and Mary McIlwaine Archer Armistead. She is also survived by six beloved grandchildren, Mary Archer, Hunt, Stearns, Molly, Harriotte, Julie Grif IV; and by one surrogate daughter, Lynne. Memorial services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1 Mountain Ave., SW, Roanoke, on Monday, May 14, at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a memorial gift may make it to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 257, Roanoke, Va. 24002-0257 or St. Catherine's School, 6001 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226. Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service.
FULTON
Mr. Hamilton Quinn Fulton, 85, of Richmond, died Saturday, May 12, 2001. He was born October 1, 1915 in Danville, Va. and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hilda Nystrom Fulton; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Louis Burks of Richmond; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Joyce Fulton of Charlotte, N.C.; two granddaughters, Gwyn and Stacey Fulton of Charlotte, N.C.; and one great-grandson, Thomas of Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Fulton was retired from Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. and the E.R. Carpenter Co. He was a charter member of Monument Heights Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, being stationed on Guadalcanal. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Metropolitan Masonic Lodge No. 11. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Monument Heights Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, where Masonic rites will be held by the Metropolitan Masonic Lodge No. 11. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226.
HENLEY
Departed this life May 11, 2001, Claude Henley of Manakin-Sabot, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie A. Henley. He is survived by a daughter, Mary J. Oats; three sons, Menchion, Earl and Claude Henley; 17 grandchildren, host of great and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora Bell; host of nieces, nephews and cousins; devoted son-in-law, John Oats; two daughters-in-law, Mary and Lorine Henley and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where the family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Manakin-Sabot, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Lee A. Johnson, Pastor, officiating. Interment Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Monday. Please omit food.
HOOK
Mr. Stuart Lee Hook, 92, of Richmond, died Thursday, May 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife Mary T. Hook; and a son, David Hook. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
JONES
Ernest Edward
Jones of Richmond entered eternal rest May 8, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Rosalind Jones. Viewing will be 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the All Faith's Chapel of the A.D. Price Funeral Establishment, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery.
KIMBALL
Roger Lee Kimball, 60, of Richmond, died May 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Shirlee J. Kimball; daughters, Laurie Kimball, Donna Konseck, Karen Sword and Kelly Kimball; sister, Carolyn K. Wagner; brother, Frederick S. Kimball; grandson, Kevin Konseck. No formal visitation is scheduled. Graveside services will be held 12 noon Monday at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Music Ministry at the House of Prayer, 10500 Newby's Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. Morrissett Funeral Home handling arrangements.
KYTLE
Jean Harter Kytle, 76, of Richmond, died Saturday, May 5, 2001. She was the widow of Rayford P. Kytle Jr. and is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Merkel Chen of Richmond; a son, Dr. Richard Lawrence Merkel Jr. of Charlottesville; two stepsons, Rayford P. Kytle III of Bethesda, Md. and James W. Kytle of St. Simons, Ga.; a brother, James Harter of Clearwater, Fla.; and six grandchildren, Sarah, Robert, and Mary Sloan Merkel of Charlottesville, Douglas Chen of Richmond and Elizabeth and Richard Kytle of St. Simons, Ga. While living in Carrollton, Ga. from 1985 to 1999, she was very involved in the historical society I.H.C. Center and the humane society. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2001 at River Road Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
LANGLEY
Sallie M. Langley, 80, passed into the hands of the Lord Saturday, May 12, 2001. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria L. Parker and her husband, James D. of Seaford,Va. and Debra L. McIntosh and her husband, Steve of Suffolk, Va.; one son, Sam V. Langley of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Ruth Bell of South Boston, Va.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Parker, Angela and April Hines, Keith Langley and Kasey McIntosh; one aunt, Janet DeJarnette of South Boston, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Frances Grasty and Agnes Lindler and many dear friends. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
MARKMAN
Sandra Lynn Markman of Richmond died May 9, 2001. She is survived by her mother, Grace E. Dickens; sister and brother-in-law, Sybil and Howard Alger; nephews, Mark and Michael Wick; and niece, Marlene Chinnajar. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Tikvat Israel with interment to follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to AARF, P.O. 15262, Richmond, Va. 23227.
MEDICUS
Frank L. Medicus, age 83, of Deltaville, a retired Chesapeake Corporation employee, died Saturday, May 12, 2001. He was a member of Philippi Christian Church and a WWII Army veteran. He was one of the founding members of the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad in Deltaville, where he served faithfully for over 40 years. Survived by his wife, Laura M. Medicus; one son, George "Dellie" Kennard; and one granddaughter, Wendy Marie Kennard, both of Richmond; two sisters, Madeline Bruns of Baltimore, Md., Margaret Wellante, of Odenton, Md. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.Tuesday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda. Interment in Philippi Memorial Gardens, Deltaville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, Va. 23043.
NUNNALLY
Eulalia "Eukie" Justina Clarke-Nunnally passed away Thursday, May 10, 2001, at her home with her brother and her three daughters by her side. She is survived by her brother, James K. "Buck" Clarke Jr.; and her daughters, Barbara Jackson of Houston, Texas, Judy N. Bagby of Mechanicsville, Va. and Carolyn Fulghum of Adel, Ga.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Nunnally was a retired employee of AT&T with 46 years of service and a long standing member of Epiphany Catholic Church. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Epiphany. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice.
PERKINS
Bradley Perkins, 63, of Chester, went to be with our Lord on May 11, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Pearlie M. Perkins; daughters, Kimberly Ann Wilkins, Pamela Jo Lee; son, Bradley Craig Perkins; sister, Lina M. Burchett; grandchildren, Brittany Wilkins, Madalyn and Andrew Lee. Mr. Perkins was a retired supervisor at E.I. DuPont. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10) with a memorial service to be held at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 139, Richmond, Va. 23288.
